Top Easter weekend travel deals - 2014

Are you and your significant other, friends or family planning a long weekend escape this Easter weekend? If you'll be celebrating Easter with a vacation, find trip ideas with our 10 favourite Easter travel deals and packages. By Nicole Feenstra, QMI Agency

Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas: Families searching for a warm weather getaway over Easter need look no further than Grand Lucayan in the Bahamas. With rates starting at $125 per night when booked by April 15, 2014, this getaway is both affordable and, with a long list of planned Easter activities, fun for the entire gang. Available from April 18 to 20, the schedule includes Easter egg hunts, an Easter buffet, sand castle building, movie nights and relay races. Guests who book by April 15 will also enjoy free meals for children 12 and under, 20% off spa services at the resort's Senses Spa, 15% off golf fees and late check-out. For full details, visit grandlucayan.com. (Courtesy Grand Lucayan)

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Montreal, Quebec: There's nothing like springtime in Montreal! Escape this Easter long weekend with a special spring travel rate, starting at $109 per night, at the downtown Le Centre Sheraton Montreal. Plus, during the Easter long weekend, families can enjoy added bonuses at the hotel, like Easter Sunday breakfast complete with pancake decorating station. Book by April 19 for travel through May 18, 2014. For full details, see sheratoncentremontreal.com. (Courtesy Starwood Hotels & Resorts)

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Chicago, Illinois: This Easter, go on the ultimate Easter egg hunt for a golden egg! The Thompson Chicago is hiding treat-filled eggs in 10 guests rooms on April 19. Each egg has a prize inside, ranging from continental breakfast to free parking to dessert room service to a complimentary night stay. To book, visit thompsonchicago.com. (Courtesy Thompson Chicago)

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Normandy, France: Family-owned travel company Groupe Floirat has organized a poignant and historical tour this spring, just in time to commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. This travel package, available for departures from April to September 2014, includes accommodations at the elegant Les Manoirs de Tourgeville, meals and transfers. Tours and admission to important war sites, such as Caen Memorial (a World War II museum and memorial), the D-Day landing beaches and the war cemetery are also included. Rates start at 4,210 euros for two. See groupe-floirat.com for a full itinerary and details. (Courtesy Groupe Floirat)

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Ontario: Observe Easter with a special family getaway to two Ontario properties. Briar's Resort & Spa, located in Jacksons Point, Ont., is holding special events like horse-drawn hay rides, an Easter egg hunt and special Easter brunch through April 22, 2014. Accommodations, meals and resort activities are included in the package. Rates start at $298 for two per night. Or, head to the Gananoque Inn & Spa in Gananoque, Ont. The inn's Easter Package includes two nights' accommodation, dinner for two each evening, breakfast and an adult-Easter basket, complete with wine and chocolate, delivered to the room. Rates start at $400 per couple. Available from April 18 to 21, 2014. For more information on both packages, visit ontariosfinestinns.com. (Courtesy Ontario's Finest Inns)

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Boston, Massachusetts: Spring means Easter and the start of the baseball season! This Easter long weekend, take in a game at historic Fenway Park in Boston. XV Beacon hotel has launched the Follow Me to Fenway package to celebrate the start of the new season. The package includes one night at XV Beacon, hot pretzels and beer upon arrival, a tour of Fenway Park and transfers to and from the park. Guests can add on the cost of two Red Sox game tickets at a price ranging from $200 to $400. Rates for the package, without tickets, starts at $595. The deal is available through the end of the 2014 baseball season. See xvbeacon.com for more details. (Courtesy XV Beacon)

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Montreal, Quebec: Celebrate Easter in Montreal with an egg-cellent rate from the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Montreal. Book a two night stay on Easter weekend (April 18 to April 21, 2014) and receive 50% off the room rate on your second night. Kids can also take advantage of seasonal fun with Ritz Kids amenities, including Easter treats and other surprises. Rates start at $475 per night. See ritzmontreal.com for more details. (Courtesy Ritz-Carlton Montreal)

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Whistler, B.C.: Don't put away those skis just yet! Spring skiing is all the rage on Canada's west coast, where guests can squeeze in a little extra time on the powder in Whistler. The town's Summit Lodge Boutique Hotel is offering 30% off accommodations this spring with the Sweet Spring package deal, including breakfast for two, smoothies and a healthy, sweet treat when checking-in. The deal is available from April 21 to June 15, 2014. Rates start at $149 per night. Visit summitlodge.com for more information. (Courtesy Summit Lodge Boutique Hotel)

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Naples, Florida: Celebrate Easter with a little sun and sand. The luxurious Inn on Fifth and Club Level Suites in downtown Naples is offering a special Easter package through the month of April. The package includes a two- or three-night stay, discounts on the spa and dining, and a homemade Easter chocolate treat in-room each night. Kids will also be treated to a complimentary basket of Easter goodies. Rates start at $338. See innonfifth.com for full rates and details. (Courtesy Inn on Fifth and Club Level Suites)

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British Columbia & Alberta: Residents of British Columbia and Alberta can celebrate spring with great savings at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in the Pacific Northwest. The B.C. residents rate has been extended to Alberta, allowing residents of both provinces to save up to 25% on stays this spring. Valid resident identification must be presented on check-in. Participating Fairmont properties include the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Fairmont Vancouver Airport and Fairmont Pacific Rim. See fairmont.com for full details. (Courtesy Fairmont Hotels & Resorts)